Randy W. Whittaker, 48, killed in accident on Oregon 22 in Salem on July 18.

A Polk County sheriff's sergeant was killed Friday afternoon after a crash on Oregon 22 in Salem.

According to Salem police, at about 4:11 p.m. a vehicle traveling eastbound on Oregon 22 crashed near the Rosemont Northwest on-ramp.

The vehicle was in the right lane when another vehicle passed it, police said. The driver then moved into the left lane, lost control of the vehicle and struck a large cement barrier along the east side of the highway.

Salem police identified the driver as Randy W. Whittaker, 48, of Dallas. Whittaker worked with the Polk County Sheriff's Office[2] for 15 years.

Salem police are looking for a vehicle of interest in connection with the crash. The vehicle is described as a white Dodge or Chevy pickup truck with a standard or possibly extended cab. The pickup has an industrial style black flat bed. The vehicle is raised with large, oversized tired and appears to be a work truck, police said. Inside the truck were two men, police said.

Anyone with information about the crash or the vehicle of interest is asked to contact Salem Police Dispatch at 503-58-6123.